European Tour Club Kungsängen
Anders Forsbrand built the Kings Course at Kungsängen on rugged forest and granite north west of Stockholm, opening in 1993 and turning it into one of Sweden's great championship tests. A par 71 of about 6,834 yards, it hosted the European Tour's Scandinavian Masters four times, with Lee Westwood and Jesper Parnevik among the winners.
Photo: Kungsängen Golf Club via Google.
The verdict
The Kings Course at Kungsängen is among the most dramatic championship layouts in Sweden, routed by the former Ryder Cup player Anders Forsbrand through dense pine forest, granite outcrops and water on the high ground north west of Stockholm. It opened in 1993 with ambitions of tournament golf and delivered, hosting the Scandinavian Masters on the European Tour in 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2005.
It is a demanding, target driven par 71 where the forest funnels the eye and the rock and lakes punish the loose shot, a course that rewards position over power. The Stockholm season is short but glorious, the long northern summer evenings letting you play late into the night. Paired with its sibling Queens Course and the wider crop of fine Stockholm clubs, it makes a strong base for a Swedish golf week.
Kungsängen at a glance
- Opened
- 1993
- Designer
- Anders Forsbrand
- Type
- Forest championship
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- About 6,834 yds
- Green fee
- Seasonal
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Kungsängen Golf Club and leading course databases. The Kings Course was designed by Anders Forsbrand and opened in 1993, a par 71 measuring about 6,834 yards, or 6,248 metres, from the championship tees. It hosted the European Tour Scandinavian Masters in 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2005. Green fees are seasonal and the course is open from spring to autumn, so always confirm current rates and tee times directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Kings Course is a true forest test, each hole carved as a private corridor through the pines so that the tee shot is framed tight and the eye is drawn straight down the fairway. Granite shoulders and stands of spruce squeeze the landing areas, and water comes into play on several holes, rewarding the player who hits the right shape on demand rather than simply the longest drive.
It was built for tournament golf, and the run of holes that decided the Scandinavian Masters still bites, with firm greens and well placed bunkering asking for precise iron play. There is little respite, and the par 3s in particular demand a committed strike to hold the surface.
The closing holes wind back toward the clubhouse through the trees, the kind of finish that has tested the best in Europe and rewards the golfer who has kept the ball in play all day. Under the long light of a Stockholm summer evening, the Kings is one of the most memorable inland rounds in Scandinavia.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to members and visitors; pay and play by arrangement; seasonal, spring to autumn |
| Green fee | Seasonal visitor rate; premium in peak summer (indicative, 2026); confirm directly |
| Booking | Book through the club or its operator; tee times are advised in the short peak season |
| On the day | Buggies and trolleys available; a forest course, so carry a few spare balls |
| Getting there | Kungsängen, Upplands-Bro, about 35 minutes from central Stockholm and Arlanda Airport |
| Best months | May to September, with the long daylight of June and July ideal for late rounds |
Access arrangements verified June 2026 from Kungsängen Golf Club; the course is seasonal and rates change, so always confirm directly before booking. See live availability via our tee time partners.
Where to stay nearby
Most visiting golfers base themselves in central Stockholm, one of Europe's most handsome capitals, with its waterfront hotels, dining and culture, and an easy run out to the course. Closer to the club, the quieter lakeside settings of Upplands-Bro and Bro offer a calm base on the doorstep of the first tee.
It is an excellent region to build a Stockholm golf week around, pairing the Kings Course with its sibling Queens layout and the championship golf at Bro Hof Slott and Ullna nearby. A city base keeps Kungsängen close and the rest of the region within an easy drive.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Kungsängen.
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Kungsängen questions
Who designed the Kings Course at Kungsängen and when did it open?
The Kings Course was designed by the former Ryder Cup player Anders Forsbrand and opened in 1993 on forest and granite ground north west of Stockholm.
What is the par and length of the Kings Course?
The Kings Course is a par 71 of about 6,834 yards, or 6,248 metres, from the championship tees, played through pine forest with granite and water in play.
Has Kungsängen hosted European Tour golf?
Yes. The Kings Course hosted the European Tour Scandinavian Masters in 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2005, with winners including Lee Westwood and Jesper Parnevik.
Can visitors play Kungsängen?
Yes. The course welcomes visitors on a seasonal basis from spring to autumn. Book through the club, and confirm tee times in the short peak summer season.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par, yardage and tournament history verified June 2026; seasonal green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.